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As the flu season draws closer there are a number of Lanarkshire people in at-risk groups who need the flu vaccine ‌

Residents with respiratory disease are particularly more vulnerable to the flu and its serious complications including severe illness, hospitalisation and even death. ‌

Influenza is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide and, locally, data shows that patients with respiratory disease make up a significant portion of flu-related hospitalisations. ‌

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